Born March 10, 1950, Gary left this earth for his heavenly home on September 19, 2018. Memorialization will be by cremation with a celebration of life held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Gary grew up in Bay County. He loved the Cove neighborhood and all the friends he grew up with. He spent most of his life working with Miracle Strip Amusement Park and Shipwreck Island Water Park, which he co-owned and operated along with his family until his retirement. The park and the people working there were a large part of his existence, and he loved his life there.
Gary was predeceased by his parents, James Irwin Lark and Carolyn Mann Lark and his younger brother, Jared Lark, and his grandparents, Harry "Pab" and Mary "Sis" Lark Edwards and George and Alice Mann. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Lark, his brothers, Alan, Skipper and William Lark and many devoted friends.
Although he spent most of his life working in the amusement park, in his work as an electrician and as a painter he was involved in several large projects in Bay County. He enjoyed boating and fishing and life on the beach. He loved animals, and his pets were an important part of his life. Gary was very interested in politics, and he was a staunch republican, but he always made up his own mind about issues.
Gary was a kind and gentle man with a loving and caring heart. His friends from the Cove neighborhood, and the people he worked with at the park made up an extended family, and they were often on his mind. Gary and Sarah were together for 30 wonderful years, with 26 years of marriage.
He will be greatly missed, and his loving presence will linger on in the memory of his many kind and caring gestures.
Rest in peace, My Love, My Life.